Reopening the Economy: Impact on Early Learning Providers & the Workforce
The ongoing pandemic has left countless families without access to child care, early learning programs or in-person instruction. Many families face the difficult decision to leave their jobs or hire additional assistance to properly care for their children, who are now at home. Hear from a panel of experts from diverse career backgrounds about the detrimental impact on parents and caregivers in today’s diverse and vast workforce and the critical role early learning centers and schools play in the reopening of our economy.
Sponsored by Start Early (formerly, The Ounce of Prevention Fund)
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Evanston Township High School Auditorium
Note: Event start time is Central Time (CT).
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